British singer-songwriter Adele releases 21, her follow up album to her critically acclaimed, award-winning debut, 19 (both named after her age at the time the songs were written). At the young age of twenty two, she's an incredible artist who exhibits the poise of a seasoned veteran in this new collection of songs.

Recorded in Malibu and London, 21 offered Adele the opportunity to work with such luminary producers and songwriters as Rick Rubin, Paul Epworth, Ryan Tedder, Dan Wilson and Fraser T. Smith, as well as continuing to work with Francis “Eg” White and Jim Abbiss. Her first single “Rolling in the Deep” from 21 is pounding and full of energy.

“I discovered lots of artists I'd never heard of, particularly Wanda Jackson, Allison Krauss, Yvonne Fair, Andrew Bird, Neko Case, Lady Antebellum and Steel Drivers who I fell in love with. Then I delved in to more from artists I've loved forever - Mary J. Blige, Kanye West, Elbow, Mos Def, Alanis Morissette, Tom Waits and Sinead O'Connor. There's something in every single one of these artists that have really really inspired 21,” noted Adele.